Bank capital policy is economic policy
Tacking affordability starts with the cost of credit — and future capital rules can help.
Community Banking
Bessent fields lawmaker questions on crypto and deposits, CDFI Fund
In his second day of congressional testimony, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will work to ensure there is “no...
Bankers share ideas for strengthening communities in new report
The ABA Foundation unveiled a first-of-its-kind report capturing forward-looking ideas from bankers, community leaders and nonprofit partners on how financial...
Santander to buy Webster Bank, Prosperity to buy Stellar Bancorp in Texas
Santander has agreed to buy Webster Bank. Also, Prosperity Bancshares has agreed to buy Stellar Bancorp in Houston.
Three ways banks can lead boldly and with purpose in 2026
As we evaluate the role of banks, we must engage more boldly, more deeply and more urgently to help people...
Metropolitan Capital Bank closed in Illinois
Illinois regulators closed Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust in Chicago and appointed the FDIC as receiver. First Independence Bank in...
ABA urges agencies to finalize Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework revisions
ABA expressed strong support for the agencies’ proposal to lower the CBLR threshold from 9% to 8% and to extend...
Survey: AI, cybersecurity top priorities to community banks in 2026
Artificial intelligence remains a top priority for community financial institutions in 2026, with cybersecurity and digital assets also areas of...
ABA offers recommendations for improving third-party supervision
In response to a recent OCC request, ABA offered several recommendations for steps third-party service providers should take to support...
Bank acquisitions announced in four states
Proposed acquisitions announced of banks in Kansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota.
